Job Purpose: To manage and deliver the employability project and support the CEO in development and strategy of the project

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage and co-ordinate the delivery of the employability project

2. Monitor and evaluate the progress of the project according to the funding guidelines

3. Managing and monitoring the budget for the project

4. Pursue opportunities and strategies to grow the project

5. Support participants with all aspects of the project until completion

6. Support participants who have become disengaged with training, employability and skills

7. Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to manage ongoing employability and pipeline projects

8. Assist with the identification and application for sources of additional match funding that could be secured for the project and work closely with community and delivery partners

9. Undertake community engagement events and communicate utilising social media to maximise the number and range of people involved

10. Work closely with delivery partners to ensure that project plans are being followed through and that timetables and financial income/outgoings are being kept on track.

11. Scope out, project manage and deliver additional project ideas such as wheels to work scheme

12. Assist with activities that supports the Board and CEO

13. Carry out such other appropriate duties and responsibilities as are required by the CEO

Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO is a dynamic local charity and the Third Sector Interface working to make East Renfrewshire a better place to live, work and do business. From climate action awareness, volunteer programmes, capacity supports and wellbeing activities, we deliver projects that promote inclusion, sustainability and community wellbeing.

Job Role

The purpose of the role is to support the development of a mixed tenure, place based community regeneration approach in Craigheads, Barrhead as part of East Renfrewshire Council’s A Place to Grow vision, through strong community engagement and participation.

The postholder will focus on working directly with communities, enabling residents, tenants, community groups and local organisations to shape regeneration priorities, inform decision making and participate in regeneration activity

The postholder will build and maintain effective working relationships with communities, voluntary and third sector organisations, Council officers and other partners to ensure regeneration activity is informed by lived experience and community insight.

We are looking for a proactive and confident individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. You will lead community engagement activities, support colleagues and partners to connect with diverse audiences, and help build positive relationships, encourage participation, and strengthen community involvement in the Craigheads area of Barrhead.

Key Tasks

Working within the Capacity Support Team, the wider Voluntary Action staff and management team, you will:

• Plan, deliver and support a range of community engagement and participation activities linked to a regeneration pilot (e.g. outreach, workshops, co design sessions and community events).

• Build trusted relationships with residents, community representatives, tenants, local groups and anchor organisations.

• Enable communities to identify local priorities, assets and opportunities and to meaningfully contribute to regeneration activity.

• Act as a link between communities, the voluntary/third sector and Council services, ensuring community perspectives inform regeneration planning.

• Work collaboratively with Council officers (including Housing, Planning and related services) to share community insight and feedback.

• Support partnership working with voluntary and third sector organisations involved in regeneration and community development.

• Ensure communication and engagement activity is inclusive, accessible and proportionate.

• Capture, summarise and present community feedback, outcomes and qualitative impact.

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About Hwupenyu Health & Wellbeing Project

Hwupenyu Health & Wellbeing Project SCIO provides culturally sensitive HIV prevention, support, and wellbeing services to Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities across Greater Glasgow. Our work focuses on improving access to information, prevention services, treatment support, and therapeutic interventions while addressing the unique challenges faced by diverse communities.

We are committed to empowering women, families, and communities by promoting inclusion, reducing inequalities, and ensuring that people affected by HIV and related health issues can access the support they need in a safe and respectful environment.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Outreach Manager to lead our engagement and outreach activities within BME communities across Greater Glasgow.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting women to have their voices heard by decision-makers on issues affecting their lives, families, and communities. They will raise awareness of the support, services, and activities available through Hwupenyu and partner organisations, while developing trusted relationships with community members and leaders.

The Outreach Manager will work collaboratively with statutory, health, and third-sector organisations to ensure women and families receive appropriate support and are connected to relevant services. The role also involves supporting the strategic development of the organisation through reporting, stakeholder engagement, and contribution to governance activities.

Introduction

Community Land Scotland is recruiting a Partnership Coordinator for the Inclusive Ownership project.

Inclusive Ownership is a new five-year UK-wide partnership funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. The project brings together Community Land Scotland, CLES (Centre for Local Economies), The Ubele Initiative, Shared Assets, Coalfields Regeneration Trust and Cwmpas to support more communities to take ownership of land and buildings.

The project focuses on urban and post-industrial communities and aims to make community ownership more accessible, particularly for communities facing higher levels of deprivation and Black and Minoritised communities. Through direct community support, policy development, learning and partnership working, the project will help communities develop sustainable, income-generating assets and contribute to community wealth building and local economic resilience.

About the role

he Partnership Coordinator will play a central role in the successful delivery of the Inclusive Ownership project, supporting collaboration between partners across Scotland, Wales and England.

Working closely with the Inclusive Ownership Manager, the postholder will help coordinate project activity, maintain strong communication between partners and ensure the project operates effectively. The role will support governance, learning, monitoring and evaluation, partnership communications and stakeholder engagement.

The Partnership Coordinator will help ensure learning is shared across the partnership, support the delivery of the Partnership Board and Advisory Board, and contribute to developing a collaborative and inclusive approach to project delivery.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys bringing people together, keeping things organised and creating the systems and processes to help others succeed.

As a key member of the Inclusive Ownership team, the Partnership Coordinator will support the project’s aim of making community ownership more accessible to communities that have traditionally faced barriers to ownership, including communities experiencing higher levels of deprivation and Black and Minoritised communities. The Inclusive Ownership team including the Manager, Policy Officer and Partnership Coordinator form part of the wider Community Land Scotland team.

The main objectives of this post, and outcomes to be delivered are to:

• Coordinate partnership activity across Scotland, Wales and England to support the successful delivery of the Inclusive Ownership project.
• Build strong relationships with partners and support effective communication across the project.
• Support the Partnership Board and Advisory Board and help ensure effective project governance.
• Organise cross-nation learning activities, meetings and events that bring partners together.
• Support monitoring, evaluation and reporting across the partnership.
• Help create an inclusive and collaborative partnership culture that supports communities to take ownership of land and buildings.